Should I Use Heat or Ice?
As a chiropractor, patients often ask me, “Should I use heat or ice for this?” Here’s what you need to know.
Benefits of the Manual or HVLA Chiropractic Adjustment
Many patients still love the manual style of adjusting. I recently read an article on the many ways the manual chiropractic style adjustment benefits the body. I already knew most of them, but some of the benefits were new to me and are quite amazing!
Why Car Collision Injuries Are Not a Quick Fix
Recently, a patient involved in a motor vehicle collision quit care after just eight visits. His reasons? He said he was working too much and wasn’t feeling better. I sympathize with his frustration. The body heals slowly from car collision injuries.
What Is PIP, and Why Do I Need It?
Personal Injury Protection insurance, commonly known as PIP, is a form of medical coverage on your car insurance policy. It covers medical expenses, some wage loss, and some services if you are injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Did You Know Chiropractors Can Help with Ear Infections?
Ear infections occur when the middle and inner ear (eustachian tube) gets clogged with fluid and bacteria. Sometimes ear infections are painful, and sometimes they feel like plugged ears. A safe, painless chiropractic adjustment can help the ear to drain.
The Graston Technique® – Discover How it Relieves Pain and Promotes Healing
Restoring Movement
In most cases, your chiropractic appointment focuses on the vertebra in your spine and on your joints. Sometimes scar tissue, adhesions, and trigger points in your muscles and soft tissue cause pain and hinder movement. The Graston Technique is a safe and effective way to reduce or eliminate those hinderances so you can move easily and free of pain.
Test Your Chiropractic IQ
Here are 10 True or False Questions about Chiropractic. Let’s see how many you get right.
Are You Getting Enough Fiber In Your Diet?
Fiber is an essential macronutrient that is necessary for everyday health. What roles does fiber serve in making you healthier? Fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, can help maintain a healthy weight, promote satiety when eating, and reduce your risk of developing obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
The Importance of Omega – 3 Fatty Acids
We live in a pro-inflammatory world. Back pain, depression, auto-immune diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity are at an all-time high. These conditions are all due to excess inflammation in the body. Commonly NSAIDS are prescribed for back pain and prescription meds for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, depression, and rheumatoid arthritis. What if we can combat these conditions naturally, without over the counter or prescription medications? Well you can, and the regimen is fairly simple but requires some changes on your part.
Can You Lower Your Cholesterol Levels Without Statin Drugs?
Managing your cholesterol levels are important. High cholesterol levels in the blood raise your risk of heart attack and stroke. To combat this heath condition, the medical community usually promotes taking statin drugs.